Latest content added for The Portal to Texas History Collection: Texas Cultures Onlinehttp://texashistory.unt.edu/explore/collections/TCO/browse/2013-04-11T08:30:42-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing The Portal to Texas History Collection: Texas Cultures Online[Orientation Manuel of the Links, Inc.]2013-04-11T08:30:42-05:00http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth305006/<p><a href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth305006/"><img alt="[Orientation Manuel of the Links, Inc.]" title="[Orientation Manuel of the Links, Inc.]" src="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth305006/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>Orientation manual for the Links, Inc., a national community service organization founded by professional women with various state and local branches. According to a first page introduction by June Skinner Banks, the first manual was written by Regina Jollivete Frazier, member-at-large. The manual explains the organization's background, structure, and various projects it has spearheaded over the years.</p>[Links Chapter Documentation: Correspondence Log, March 1987]2013-04-10T19:09:05-05:00http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth307355/<p><a href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth307355/"><img alt="[Links Chapter Documentation: Correspondence Log, March 1987]" title="[Links Chapter Documentation: Correspondence Log, March 1987]" src="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth307355/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>This document is a log of chapter correspondence in March 1987 kept by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.</p>[Woman Seated on Floor in Kitchen]2013-04-10T19:09:05-05:00http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth307357/<p><a href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth307357/"><img alt="[Woman Seated on Floor in Kitchen]" title="[Woman Seated on Floor in Kitchen]" src="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth307357/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>Photograph of an unidentified woman, seated on the tile floor of a kitchen. She wears a denim skirt and acid-wash top with ruffled sleeves, white pantyhose, and black boots. She appears to be grabbing an object from the bottom metal drawer of the oven. On the counters, various pots, drinking coolers, dishes, plates, and snacks have been placed.
Accompanying information indicates that the photograph was taken during a nutrition activity of Project LEAD at the Eastside branch of the Boys and Girls Club. Project LEAD stands for Links Erase Alcohol and Drugs. It is a national program initiated to educate youth on the dangers and downfalls of drug abuse.</p>[Outer Perimeter of Gates Elementary]2013-04-10T19:09:05-05:00http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth307356/<p><a href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth307356/"><img alt="[Outer Perimeter of Gates Elementary]" title="[Outer Perimeter of Gates Elementary]" src="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth307356/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>Photograph of the outer perimeter of Gates Elementary. No part of the actual building is shown, only the school's sign, which stands on a green pole in the distance near a stop sign. An announcement in black lettering about an upcoming PTA meeting has been placed directly underneath the school name and horse mascot. A neighborhood of single-story houses can be seen across the street.</p>[You and Your "Career"]2013-04-10T19:09:05-05:00http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth307007/<p><a href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth307007/"><img alt="[You and Your "Career"]" title="[You and Your "Career"]" src="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth307007/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>Informational packet regarding careers and employment. The packet includes activity and informational sheets regarding employment. Cartoon figures demonstrating various careers appear on the front cover.</p>Link to Link: The President's Newsletter, Volume 5, Number 7, September 19962013-04-10T19:09:05-05:00http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth306022/<p><a href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth306022/"><img alt="Link to Link: The President's Newsletter, Volume 5, Number 7, September 1996" title="Link to Link: The President's Newsletter, Volume 5, Number 7, September 1996" src="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth306022/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>Link to Link is the national newsletter for the The Links, Inc., issued by the organization's president. It contains letters from the president as well as information about the national assembly, regional conferences, financial statements (including pledged donations), the organizational charter and bylaws, officers and elections, service programs, and other activities of The Links, Inc. This particular issue contains much information about the events of the recent 30th National Assembly.</p>[Large Row of Presenters and Award Recipients at Service to Youth Award Program]2013-04-10T19:09:05-05:00http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth306745/<p><a href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth306745/"><img alt="[Large Row of Presenters and Award Recipients at Service to Youth Award Program]" title="[Large Row of Presenters and Award Recipients at Service to Youth Award Program]" src="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth306745/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>Photograph of a large standing row of men and women, stopping to take a group picture during the Service to Youth Award Program, an event providing scholarships to graduating seniors; presumably, at the high school level. Starting tenth from the right, the six young men and women huddled together in the middle were all award recipients. The only identified member, however, has been D'Shandra Walker, who stands last among the six in a floral print dress and glasses. On each side of the six are presenters and attending audience members. Behind them, a woman appears to be giving a speech from a wooden podium that has been set atop an elevated platform.</p>[D'Shandra Walker Accepting Award at Service to Youth Award Program]2013-04-10T19:09:05-05:00http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth306741/<p><a href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth306741/"><img alt="[D'Shandra Walker Accepting Award at Service to Youth Award Program]" title="[D'Shandra Walker Accepting Award at Service to Youth Award Program]" src="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth306741/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>Photograph of a young woman identified as D'Shandra Walker accepting her award at the Service to Youth Award Program, an event providing scholarships to graduating seniors; presumably, at the high school level. The image was captured candidly, as D'Shandra accepts her award from a female presenter in red. Ms. Walker wears a bolero top that ties just above her waistline and a matching print dress decorated with floral and butterfly motifs. Hanging party stream, a chandelier, and framed art can be seen around the two women.</p>[Accepting Award at Service to Youth Award]2013-04-10T19:09:05-05:00http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth306747/<p><a href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth306747/"><img alt="[Accepting Award at Service to Youth Award]" title="[Accepting Award at Service to Youth Award]" src="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth306747/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>Photograph of a young unidentified woman accepting an award at the Service to Youth Award Program, an event providing scholarships to graduating seniors; presumably, at the high school level. The woman is shaking hands with her presenter, a short-haired, smiling woman with a long-sleeve navy dress and gold jewelry. With their free hands, they are each holding a part of the scholarship document. Standing behind a wooden podium, they also appear to be posing for a second picture being taken off camera to the left. Hanging party streamers, framed art, and a cloth-covered table can be seen around them.</p>[D'Shandra Walker Walking up to Receive Award at Service to Youth Award Program]2013-04-10T19:09:05-05:00http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth306740/<p><a href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth306740/"><img alt="[D'Shandra Walker Walking up to Receive Award at Service to Youth Award Program]" title="[D'Shandra Walker Walking up to Receive Award at Service to Youth Award Program]" src="http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth306740/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>Photograph of a young woman identified as D'Shandra Walker during the Service to Youth Award Program, an event providing scholarships to graduating seniors; presumably, at the high school level. The image was captured candidly, as D'Shandra seemingly makes her way up to receive her award. She wears glasses, small hoop earrings, a bolero top that ties just above her waistline, and a matching dress similarly decorated with floral and butterfly motifs. Hanging party stream, a chandelier, chairs, the corner of a wooden podium, and a few members of the attending audience can be seen in the back.</p>